Chapter 275
In fact, Yan Shujin and the others were quite clear about their attitude towards General Shi. If he didn't know the times, then they could only try to make him realize them. However, this matter had nothing to do with Han Jing. If it really came to that, it would be Sun Qiao who would take action.
Not only Yan Shujin and Sun Qiao understood this, but Han Jing also understood it.
On the day the Xuan family left the capital, the weather was fine and many people came to see them off. Compared with Yan Shujin, the Xuan family clearly had more friends, after all, there were still many partners in the court who had fought alongside them to establish the empire.
These people, looking at King Xuan, couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow, like the fox mourning the death of its kin.
Of those people from back then, not many are left now.
King Xuan showed no sign of dejection. He bid farewell to everyone one by one, boarded the ship, and said, "I'll send you local specialties later."
Looking at King Xuan's appearance, some people couldn't help but laugh. It was as if they had returned to when they first met King Xuan a long time ago. Back then, King Xuan was always smiling and often talked about his wife and daughters at home. Later, people gradually forgot about the King Xuan of the past.
One person couldn't help but say, "Actually, King Xuan's departure might not be a bad thing."
After all, they had seen the state of the court and the situation of Princess Yongfu, the daughter of Prince Xuan. What truly chilled them was the death of the Empress.
In truth, these people didn't have any real feelings for Princess Yongfu, because she was just Prince Xuan's daughter. But the Empress was different, especially those who had followed Emperor Yan for many years. Which of them hadn't been injured? Which of them hadn't received care from the Empress? Which of them hadn't eaten meals cooked by the Empress herself?
Some of the seriously injured were even cared for by the Empress throughout the night.
Although the Empress said she died of illness, first Consort Liu and her son passed away, and there were rumors that Yan Jiawang's death was related to Consort Liu. Then the Empress suddenly disappeared. They had all seen all of this, and although they didn't say it outright, they had their own suspicions.
However, nowadays there are many things that we dare not and cannot say openly.
Now that the Empress is gone, Prince Xuan is gone, General Qian is missing, and General Shi is clearly unwilling to return from the southwest, and some others have already died on the battlefield, even the Prime Minister has been sent out. They all feel that regardless of whether they succeed or fail in the end, the Prime Minister will probably not have a good ending.
Shouldn't they also consider their own situation?
The Xuan family did not go directly to the southwest, but went to Fuzhou. This was something that had been discussed with Emperor Yan beforehand and had been permitted by Emperor Yan. Under normal circumstances, vassal kings were not allowed to leave their fiefdoms.
Yan Shujin also learned of the arrival of Prince Xuan and his entourage. She specially cleared out the main courtyard and had it tidied up. She also changed some of the decorations according to her mother's preferences. In addition, she tidied up a separate courtyard for Yan Qiyu. In particular, Yan Shujin personally tidied up the study. The courtyard was very large and there was also a special place for martial arts practice.
According to the Princess Consort's letter, the parents wanted to keep Yan Qiyu in Fuzhou. Yan Shujin also welcomed her younger brother to stay by her side. Moreover, Yan Shujin was very worried that her younger brother would be spoiled and have a changed personality in the capital. There were too many temptations in the capital and the palace.
If possible, Yan Shujin would even like to keep her mother by her side, but Yan Shujin knew that was impossible.
Ever since Huanjie and Yan Shujin became acquainted, Huanjie had been sleeping with Yan Shujin. Now that they had moved to a new place, Huanjie sat on the bed, pouting as she hugged her little rabbit plush toy and looked around. Although many things were familiar, she knew this was not where she lived.
Huanjie is a very sentimental person. Although she no longer plays with her earliest little tiger doll, she still keeps it carefully and takes it out to look at it from time to time.
Yan Shujin reached out and poked Huan Jie, making her fall onto the bed, and said, "Your maternal grandmother and the others are coming, so we need to give them the room to stay in."
Although Yan Shujin wasn't sure if Huanjie would understand, she wouldn't brush her off. She spoke softly, "Have you forgotten the little clothes and shoes your grandmother made for you? And your favorite little pig?"
Huanjie got up, sticking her bottom out: "Grandma!"
“Yes.” Yan Shujin pinched Huan’s little feet and said, “How about letting Grandma stay in your room?”
Huanjie grinned and exclaimed, "Grandma!"
Looking at her daughter's silly, happy expression, Yan Shujin couldn't help but say, "You didn't take after your father, did you?"
Huanjie couldn't tell that Yan Shujin was disgusted at all, and stuffed the little rabbit into Yan Shujin's arms: "Play!"
Yan Shujin pinched the little rabbit's ears and played with her daughter.
When Han Jing returned from the southwest, King Xuan had not yet arrived. General Shi did not give a clear answer, which seemed to be a case of waiting for a better price. However, this was to be expected. After all, given General Shi's current position, it would be strange if Yan Shujin could win him over with just a few words.
However, Yan Shujin's message has already reached General Shi. So even if General Shi does not cooperate with Yan Shujin, he will not immediately surrender to the court. After all, he has another option, which means that when Prince Xuan arrives, even if General Shi does not cooperate, he will not be too much of an enemy of Prince Xuan.
This was already considered satisfactory for Yan Shujin.
The remaining matters need to be discussed between Yan Shujin and Prince Xuan. After all, the southwest is Prince Xuan's fiefdom, and it would be inappropriate for Yan Shujin to interfere too much.
What comforted Han Jing was that Huan Jie still recognized him. Han Jing had been rushing all the way for Huan Jie's first birthday celebration. He had missed too many important moments for his daughter and didn't want to miss them again.
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